UK girl's name
Alveera
An Arabic name meaning "fragrant", "delicately scented" or "essence of fragrance".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alveera is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Alveera popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Alveera. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alveera ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 girls were registered as Alveera.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alveera as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2007
4 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Alveera mean?
The name Alveera is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "al-wira," which means "the inherited one" or "the heiress." This name was initially given to girls born into wealthy or influential families, signifying their status as potential heirs to their family's legacy.
In its earliest recorded use, the name Alveera appeared in various Arabic texts and historical records from the Middle East during the early Islamic period. It was particularly prevalent among the aristocratic families of the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates, where it was associated with nobility and lineage.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name Alveera can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and scholar, Al-Tabari (838-923 CE). He mentions an Alveera bint Abdullah, a prominent figure in the court of the Abbasid Caliph Al-Mu'tadid (892-902 CE).
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Alveera. These include:
1. Alveera al-Andalusiyya (12th century CE), a celebrated Andalusian poet and scholar from the city of Seville during the Golden Age of Islamic Spain.
2. Alveera bint Abi Bakr (1555-1624 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from the Ottoman Empire, known for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to the study of Hadith.
3. Alveera al-Nabulsi (1688-1768 CE), a Syrian scholar and mystic who authored several influential works on Sufism and Islamic philosophy.
4. Alveera bint Abdulaziz (1896-1972 CE), a Saudi Arabian princess and philanthropist, known for her active role in promoting education and social welfare initiatives in the Arabian Peninsula.
5. Alveera al-Sharif (1926-2003 CE), an Egyptian actress and singer who was a prominent figure in the golden age of Egyptian cinema, renowned for her captivating performances and melodious voice.
While the name Alveera has its roots in the Arab world, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity in various regions, particularly among Muslim communities. Its enduring appeal lies in its rich historical significance and association with nobility, inheritance, and scholarly pursuits.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Alveera over time
The chart below shows babies named Alveera registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Alveera, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alveera by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alveera was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4843 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4294 | 4 | 1 |
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Names similar to Alveera
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- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Alveera: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alveera in the UK right now?
In 2024, Alveera was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Alveera most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Alveera in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alveera?
An Arabic name meaning "fragrant", "delicately scented" or "essence of fragrance".
How many people are called Alveera in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Alveera across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.